Dear Parents
If you’ve found Young and Free, chances are you have a growing child in your life that’s needing a deodorant. Having a teen or tween in your life is a wonderful, extraordinary,
roller coaster journey and we’re so glad that we can join you as a part of it.
About us
We want you and your child to start every day with goodness! Free from toxins, unnecessary additives or chemicals. We’ve especially formulated our deodorant using only natural good ingredients so that you can have peace of mind that what’s going on their skin is good for them.
We understand that kids are busy. We don’t want them to stop adventuring in order to start being healthy. We put our deodorant in air tight, recyclable aluminum tins so they can easily be slipped into a bag and be used on the go, anywhere, any time.
There are five wonderful blends of essential oils to make five wonderful fragrances. Choose a fragrance that you love that represents a lifestyle of your choice. Everyone is different and we’ve made five different fragrances so that you have a choice. These natural essential oils ensure that you smell amazing throughout the day.
Parenting tweens and teens can be tough. There's a stereotype that the tween years are some of the worst for parenting. But we want you to know just how beautiful these in-between years actually are.
Here are a few things to know.
Kids develop body odour at different ages for both genetic and environmental reasons. It's totally normal and a natural part of growing up. Girls usually develop perspiration and underarm body odour around their eighth birthday. Boys anytime after that to nine years and older. Remember that sweating is a good and necessary body function. This may come as a surprise but it’s not your sweat that makes your armpits stink. Sweat being broken down by bacteria is actually what causes body odour and not the sweat itself.
Teens & Tweens
Boys and girls develop at different rates and have different hygiene needs. On average though, girls do start to mature at a younger age than boys and this can be a tricky and confusing time for them. Make sure they know it's all a natural, normal part of growing up.
When it comes to hygiene, help your kids along and make sure they daily lather up their armpits to get rid of dead skin cells and odour-causing bacteria. It’s important to make hygiene choices based on every individual's skin types and stages of maturation.
When it comes to using deodorant, some kids may need to reapply on those super active sporting days. Encourage them to keep their young and free tin in their bag so they have it when they need it.
* Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you have any questions or concerns.
Applying Deo
1 / Scoop
Scoop out a small pea sized amount with your finger.
2 / Rub
Gently rub it into your underarm.
3 / Absorb
Allow the natural ingredients time to absorb
into your skin.
4 / Go
Carry on your day feeling confident and good.
5 / Stay Active
Reapply if needed for those hardcore and active days.
Less is more
You only need a little deodorant… too much makes it harder to absorb and can lead to unwanted stains on your clothes.
On the flipside, too little and it won’t cover your underarms and be effective. Young and Free deodorant's super concentrated formula has powerful natural ingredients to keep you feeling fresh all day.
Sensitive skin
If you have very sensitive skin, there is a chance the bicarbonate of soda can cause a mild irritation. If your child experiences any kind of adverse reaction, redness or rash, then discontinue use for a few days. Allow their skin to have a break, keep the skin moisturised until happy and then try again. Underarm hygiene is so important - daily lathering skins to remove bacteria and residual deodorant means you start afresh every day.
Sweat is good
Natural deodorant will not stop you sweating. Sweating is natural and good for your body. Traditional deodorants and antiperspirants are designed to tone down body odour and moisture, however the ingredients used can be harmful and even make your underarms smell worse in the long run.
Shaving
If you’re shaving before putting on deodorant, be kind to yourself and wait a few minutes before applying. When you shave you are basically creating tiny cuts on your skin. Applying deodorant straight away can cause some irritation.
Let your freshly shaven underarms breathe for a little while before putting deodorant on top. Use extra time to brush your teeth, apply your skin care products, do your hair or even have breakfast.
